The double-edged sword of AI data centers: more processing power, but few jobs, and a large land and environmental footprint www.salon.com/2026/01/01/t...

📢 More than 60 per cent of people with disability in Australia report having experiences of physical, sexual and intimate partner violence. A project aims to address this, by raising awareness around intimacy rights to reduce sexual violence for those with disability.

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huh so Google is kicking off the new year by pissing off knitters that’s fun

In 2005, the Howard government introduced its controversial WorkChoices legislation. It would be a key factor in the government’s defeat in the 2007 election.

Every NFP and reputable business should delete their Twitter/X account asap - if not done already 🤯😡

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Why would you risk 'are common...include ear infections, encephalitis (swelling of the brain), blindness and breathing problems or pneumonia. ...more likely in children. Pregnant women are also at greater risk of serious complications, and measles can also cause preterm labour and stillbirth. /

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#Legacy www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

In 2026, I’m working for a world where we: ✅ Elect community-first leaders ✅ Trust science & expertise ✅ Support public interest journalism ✅ Lead with empathy & kindness ✅ Put integrity at the heart of govt decision making No one is coming to save us but us 🙌🙌 #auspol

Take care people www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...

Outback towns remain cut-off, and floodwaters are expected to linger in the north-west for weeks. Graziers have started to assess their properties and count any stock losses.

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More than 140 firefighters spend a second night battling an out-of-control blaze near Rockingham, in Perth's southern suburbs, as the threat from another fire in WA's South West eases.

Take care V strong smoke smell in Tuncurry www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informa...

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John Gai carried his sick father to a nearby clinic in a wheelbarrow, but he died from cholera on the way. Gai then pushed the wheelbarrow for hours through the camp to take him to the cemetery: “Nobody should have to carry a dead body among the living.”

Conventions, if you use AI do not be surprised if creators turn down your invitations to be guests or even to be on panels. Do not use tools trained on stolen work from creators and then tell them you want to honor or uplift them - that’s not what you’re doing. You’re stealing and being lazy.

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#profiteering US-style 😡

Stay safe SA friends www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

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I don't know how many times it needs to be said that you absolutely should not let fucking "AI" anywhere near your legal contracts, either in creating them or evaluating them, but apparently it needs to be said at least one more time, so allow me to say it again, here, right now

Those in Labor who lived through the Rudd era still fear the Murdoch tabloids, almost instinctively, but there is also recognition that the media has changed substantially in the past decade and the power that so emboldened Rupert is no longer there. satpa.pe/KtnwdQF

More young women are joining the Country Women's Association's city branches, with a passion for jams and scones along with social connection and purpose.

Intense rainfall across the north and west of Queensland is forecast to cause widespread flooding with damaging winds and risks to livestock.

"Australia is one of the lowest taxed countries in the developed world… If Australia decided to leap from being a low tax country to imposing the average tax rate of OECD countries, we would collect an additional $132 billion per year." satpa.pe/7yF9yxX

Here's a very handy clickable list of publishers & commentators in Aust's independent news media sector. Please support & share these news media publishers - & of course sign up to TrueNorth! #auspol > docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma. Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply. Published Oct. w/ @readfrontier.bsky.social

PSA for all those families preparing the recent crop of Yr 12s for further study

Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line for their community, despite facing extreme situations, heightened health risks and constant exposure to traumatic events.

Climate change will create jobs, but rebuilding what’s been destroyed is not progress, writes co-CEO Richard Denniss in The Point. @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol Read the full op-ed➡️ https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/251203-rebuilding-after-climate-chaos-creates-jobs-but-isnt-economic-progress

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Happy Boxing Day to all those who celebrate!!

I'm once again politely asking Bluesky developers to allow us to attach multiple photos and videos in one post.

On the naughty list: backpackers celebrating Christmas at Coogee beach leave behind 20 tonnes of rubbish

Happy Christmas to bollard fans across the world! #WorldBollardAssociation

Researchers who told people to either buy themselves a gift or give one to a stranger, found those who gave to others felt a lot happier.